Bio: Thompson, Dr. William R. – New Superintendent at Colby (Jul 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Thompson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 30 Jul 1975

A new educational leader in this community has many varied duties and responsibilities. Dr. William R. Thompson, Superintendent of the Colby Public Schools, feels that one way to assure that the educational needs are met is to have an open door policy for the people of the community to express their opinions and ask questions.

Dr. Thompson’s responsibilities will include being an educational leader and catalyst in the school system between instructional programs and the funding sources, working closely with others in the Colby system to develop the most appropriate programs for the students and selected school personnel.

Some of his other duties are monitoring the financial and business aspects of the schools, helping eh school board develop school policy and maintaining cooperation and coordination between the school and the community.

Since coming to Colby, Dr. Thompson received a letter that holds in high regard from the superintendent of the school boards of Palm Beach County, Florida, commending him for his years of services and contributions to the central area of Florida.

Thompson said he is happy to be back in Wisconsin and is looking forward to his involvement in the community.